Histiocytosis Medications

"Histiocytosis" is a generic name for syndromes characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of histiocyte cells (also called monocytes, macrophages, or dendritic cells) in the body. It is separated broadly into 3 classes of histiocytoses: (1) Langerhans cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X); (2) Non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis (hemophagocytic syndromes); (3) malignant histiocytosis syndrome (not discussed here).

Drugs associated with Histiocytosis

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Histiocytosis. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.